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Our mission is to promote the fundamental values of public education by information sharing, parent convening and amplifying parent voice.

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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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Public Schools are the cornerstone of fostering a global world. Public Schools are for all children all the time. Public Schools we see you, value you and ❤️ love you! #OurChildren #OurSchools
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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"As the principal of San Francisco’s Mission High School and an anti-racist educator for more than 30 years, I have witnessed countless black students thrive in classrooms where teachers see them accurately and show that they are happy to have them there."
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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Many thanks to @SFUnified @SFUSD_Supe for being proactive in communications with SF families over the weekend!
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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📢 Supporting UESF and SF teachers in their fight for community schools and shared governance. It's better for students. 🏫🤝 #CommunitySchools #SharedGovernance
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
6 years
These kids are the future of SF! #publicschoolproud #NationalWalkoutDay
@SFUnified
SF public schools
6 years
#SFUSD students out in front of City Hall despite the rain to stand against gun violence. #NeverAgain #NationalWalkoutDay
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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🚨PUBLIC SCHOOL TWITTER ACTIVATE! Help us to restore $200k in annual public funding! 🧡 1. Please take 30 seconds to sign our form & let decision-makers know the value of PPS-SF in our City! 2. Retweet. 3. BONUS: Email your elected officials! Details:
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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. @tacolicious sets the example for businesss keeping it local. They have donated almost $1m to SF public education! They are the best! 🌮❤️💯
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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📢 PUBLIC COMMENT: Opposing the ABA therapy contract with Hill Care 🚫. Concerns over its effects on those with autism 🧩. Why allocate funds to private services over underpaid para-educators? 🤔 Seeking transparency and clarity.
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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We love following so many @SFUnified schools as they participate in #NationalWalkoutDay We are proud of you!
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco sponsors Chinese for Affirmative Action which is hosting a Board of Education Candidates Forum this Sunday, October 2 from 1 – 2:30 pm. No registration is required! Check out the flyer for more information -
@CAAsanfrancisco
Chinese for Affirmative Action
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JOIN us on October 2 at 1pm PST for a moderated Q&A on improving Black & Chinese student and family relations at SFUSD with candidates running for @SFUnified . Zoom link:
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
5 years
At PTA annual founders dinner learning about California education funding realities from Assembly Budget Committee chair (and SFUSD parent) Phil Ting @SanFranciscoPTA @PhilTing
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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We are proud to spend our days helping "somebody else's babies." Strong San Francisco public schools make a strong city for ALL of us!
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco condemns all statements and acts that are racist. 🧵
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
4 years
Right now we are joining other non-profits and community groups participating in an SFUSD town hall especially for community partners! We know collaboration will be so important to support our students and families this fall and are looking forward to sharing ideas today!👍😍
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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PPS-SF acknowledges that we are located on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. #sanfrancisco #ppssf #Ramaytush #Ohlone #publicschool
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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At @ppssf @PPSSFBoardWatch we uphold "Warm Demanders" *Culture of Care: Nurture a space where trust and relationships are a priority to learning and program data huddles. #Ourchildren #ourschools
@SFEdAlliance
San Francisco Education Alliance
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Mike Hutchinson, Oakland school board President, speaks about how OSD activists stopped school closures by taking over the Board. Some of the SF activist groups here: @ppssf @evolve_ca @SFLatinxDems NAACP, SEIU and SF Parents for Equity
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
6 years
PPS-SF is proud to endorse Prop G this June! Please vote YES on Prop G to provide our public school teachers a living wage!
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
5 years
Great discussions happening on the three proposed concepts for redesigning #studentassignment in @SFUnified . Thanks @SFAAPAC for hosting this very first of 12!
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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🎨 Unveiling the fusion of creativity and education at the enrollment fair! Dive into a world where craft meets classroom, inspiring minds and igniting imaginations. 📘✂️ #EnrollmentFair2023 #OConnellHigh #CraftInEducation
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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🎓 Words of wisdom from our Executive Director, Vanessa Marrero! Before choosing a school, consider: 1️⃣ How does it align with your values? 2️⃣ What are your goals for your student? 3️⃣ What does your family need? Choose wisely and with purpose! #EnrollmentFair2023 #SchoolChoice
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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We are so excited to see photos and hear stories about SFUSD's first day of classes! Hug those children 🤗, even the big ones, and have a wonderful day everyone! (And don't forget, MUNI and lunches are now free for all students 🙌)
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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Everett Middle School is featured here! @SFUnified #publicschoolproud #NationalWalkoutDay
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
6 years
♥️ What other locally-owned business can say that they have built a grassroots campaign to raise $1 million for public education?! @Tacolicious truly sets the standard for keeping it local and giving back! Thank you! ♥️ @Eventbrite
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
6 years
Happy Spring Break Friday! Here is a sweet article about a lovely little school to help you start your weekend right!
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
4 years
Missed yesterday's School Board meeting? 😕 Want the cliffs notes version of SFUSD's plan for the fall? 👍 Read our new blog post "What We Know . . . and What We Don't Know About Fall Learning." Will share a translated version very soon in Spanish and Chinese!…
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
11 months
🕊️ Peaceful demonstration in the Board Room: "Unions Unite." 🤝✌️ #CommunityUnity #PeacefulProtest
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
5 years
He also notes there is a ballot measure coming to repeal the commercial property part of Prop 13 - need to lead the charge in supporting and spreading the message. 💯
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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First ever @SFUnified Pride contingent! Let's go!
@SFUnified
SF public schools
7 years
Join your #SFUSD community in the #SFPride parade on June 25. Register here
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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This is a SFUSD guardrail around transparency. Resolutions were passed without any public input which greatly hinders our community's due process! #boardwatch
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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John Muir Elementary School is being recognized too. The school has had high student achievement gains, low teacher turnover. #BoardWatch
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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📢 Public Comment: This is Erin from Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco. I noticed my comment from the May 7 meeting was omitted from the minutes. Let's ensure fairness by not spotlighting certain voices over others. #SFUSD #Fairness 🗣️📝
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
6 months
Even more appalling is that virtual public comment was not allowed, and the agenda lacked a clear message of the way commenters can turn in comments.
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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📢 Executive Director seeks clarity on district partnerships, concerned about ethics, especially with political action committees. Awaits Superintendent Wayne's insights for effective partnerships. 🤝🤔 #Ethics #Partnerships
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
6 years
Way to go @tacolicious !! Tacolicious School Project Funds Cash-Strapped Public Schools
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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Norton: respectfully asks board leadership to consider having board meetings catered with school meals. Board members should be eating the food that they are voting on.
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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Commissioner Cook: district needs an aggressive messaging strategy about greatness, need to not burden principals with pushing their schools. need a team devoted to this - maybe EPC or elsewhere.
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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Don’t forget to attend our event today at 3pm! If you can’t make it in-person, we will be hosting a live stream via YouTube here:
@ppssf
Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
2 years
PPS-SF is hosting a Board of Education candidates forum with panel interviews by Dr. Pedro Noguera and our ED, Vanessa Marrero on October 14th at 3 pm. Check out the flyer for more info! Register here:
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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Hi SF Parents! We just checked in and got a confirmation that indeed the SFUSD assignment letters were mailed yesterday.
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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@SFUnified
SF public schools
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Welcome new SF Board of Education commissioners!
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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Team captain addresses the board - "we are playing not just for mission HS, for SF and the public schools" #BoardWatch
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
6 months
📣 Guardrail one ignored! The decision-making process lacks essential input from those affected. Tonight's turnout from the east side speaks volumes. We reject unilateral program cuts. K8 schools ≠ elementary schools; fund us accordingly. Consult with us, understand our needs!
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
6 years
Sara Desaran is a co-founder of @tacolicious and a public school mom! She tells her story of starting the Tacolicious School Project, which has raised $1 million for education! Go Sara! 😍We love all you have given back to our schools!
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
4 years
Mayor Breed announcing importance of social distancing this weekend. Many parking lots are closed near parks and beaches. Encourage only going to places you can walk to. No basketball, volleyball, baseball playing . .
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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Thanks, Vanessa! We remain laser focused on promoting the fundamental value of education. #democracy
@Vanessa35524207
Mrs. Vanessa وقف إطلاق النار
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You see this man👇🏼Robert Smalls is his name. What is he known for ? Starting Public Schools. Why is that important? Public schools where not meant to be privatized because they a promote the fundamental value of Our Democracy. #robertsmalls #thankyou
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
4 years
SFUSD has sent to letters to families who have not activated their ParentVUE account and those who applied to SFUSD in Round 1 for 2020-2021 with information about how to set up an online account. An active ParentVUE account will be needed to use the NEW online enrollment option!
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
4 months
Please read our official statement on school closures in SFUSD:
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
7 years
Thank you for this positive coverage of our public schools! There are many things that we are doing RIGHT for our kids in SF!
@BayCity_Beacon
Bay City Beacon
7 years
In a nation where Arts Ed is at risk, @SFUnified defies the trend. Nurturing student arts against the odds @ppssf
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
7 years
A quick break from #BoardWatch to virtually clap for Principal of the Year
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
4 years
SFUSD Families: Beginning today, 🗓️free meals will be available only on Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. SFUSD has reduced the number of days families have to leave their homes to get food, but the amount of food each family receives will remain the same. 😀
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
6 years
We are supporting three Board of Ed candidate forums this fall! First one is a youth-led forum on Sept 27 at College Track. Don't miss it! Info and RSVP here:
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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As an SEIU union member, I stand for hardworking individuals serving our communities. Without a fair contract, we struggle with pay parity and high living costs. Support us in continuing our important work. 🤝💼 #SEIU #FairContract
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
11 months
🏠 Newcomer students and families experiencing homelessness, arriving in large numbers. Many in trauma, struggling for housing and food. How does this affect education efforts? As a district, we have a responsibility. Thoughts on addressing this reality? 🤔📚 #Homelessness
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
6 months
People with disabilities often rely on an option to attend meetings virtually so it is not lost on us that the Board of Education approved resolutions to cut para's in public education and those very adults with disabilities had their voices blocked at Board of Education meeting.
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
4 years
Hear from @SFUSD_Supe Vincent Matthews about how @SFUnified plans to keep students connected to learning and their communities during remote school. Register now to add your voice to our discussion on #HowLearningHappens : @AmericasPromise @LPI_Learning
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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Together we can provide solutions for problems facing marginalized groups within San Francisco to help bring equitable opportunities and support for all by addressing systemic root causes behind the educational outcome disparities.
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
6 years
Vote for public schools this June! Yes on Props C & G! (And stay tuned as tomorrow we will publish mayoral candidates' responses to our public school questions!)
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
8 years
San Francisco Officials Say Transgender Student Rights Will Be Protected
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
1 year
🗣️ Frustrated commenter: #SFUSD allocation fails marginalized students. Unequal budget changes, questions district's intent. #EquityNow 💡📚
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
9 years
Student demands: 2) Change in the school curriculum; mandatory ethnic studies classes - teachers need to be educated too. #BoardWatch
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
3 years
Attend a virtual education-focused candidate forum for Assembly District 17 candidates! Moderated by KQED's Marisa Lagos and Guy Marzorati. All are welcome. Register here:
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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📢 As our SFUSD Board meeting kicks off, we call for transparency! 🌟 Board members, any conflicts to declare? 🤔 Let's prioritize our kids with clear, ethical leadership from the start! 🏫👨‍🏫 #SFUSD #EthicsFirst #TransparencyWins #PPSSF
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
5 years
👉Have a student interested in applying to Ruth Asawa School of the Arts? Don't miss this application workshop for students, Saturday @826valencia hosted by Asawa SOTA. And don't forget, applications are due AT the Asawa SOTA office by 3:30 PM.
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@ppssf
Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
6 years
And the rest of the candidates present today: Lex Leifheit @lexleifheit Lovett @limiaolovett Martin Rawlings-Fein @votemartinrf Mia Satya @miatumutch Michelle Parker @michdparker Phil Kim @philkimsf Roger Sinasohn @sinasohn #sfusd #beoforum18 #election2018
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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#ppssf has been a proud partner to #Network4pubEd and will be attending the NPE/NPE Action 10th Anniversary Conference is in DC on 10/28 - 29. Registration & discounted hotel information at this link
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
3 years
Attend tonights virtual education-focused candidate forum at 7 pm for Assembly District 17 candidates! Moderated by KQED's Marisa Lagos and Guy Marzorati. All are welcome. Register here:
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
10 months
👏 Kudos to the #PPSSF team for their outstanding efforts at the #EnrollmentFair2023 ! Their dedication to guiding parents through the enrollment process is commendable. So proud to be a part of this crew! 🎓 #OConnellHigh #TeamExcellence
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
2 years
PPS-SF is hosting a Board of Education candidates forum with panel interviews by Dr. Pedro Noguera and our ED, Vanessa Marrero on October 14th at 3 pm. Check out the flyer for more info! Register here:
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
2 years
Parents for Public Schools has a very long sustainable track record with the mission of promoting the fundamental values of education, we so do by stepping in, lifting our sleeves, and doing work. Thank you to ABC NEWS for highlighting how our partnerships DO SOMETHING GREAT!
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
7 years
While some of us live-tweeted board of ed last night, our executive director sat on a panel about debunking public school myths! Thank you, Teresa! 💯
@sfedfund
San Francisco Education Fund
7 years
Many thanks to our panelists last night for debunking school myths and sharing your families’ experiences. Ft. @ppssf @SFUnified Mission High & @SFPublicPress
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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"🗣️ Opposed to closures, commenter to organize against. Slams district's payroll system as wage theft. Trust issues with admin. Flags vested real estate interests, equity implications of closures. #SFUSDSolidarity 💡🏫"
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
6 months
While we know that it is only March and final determinations aren't until May 15-we feel that it was not good ethical practice to hold a special meeting on Super Tuesday, Vote Day.
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
6 years
That's a wrap! Thanks to our moderator @jilltucker ! Great job. Thanks to the sponsors: @ppssf @sanfranciscopta @sfedfund @SupportforFams @AFGBA @asawaSOTAptsa . Give them some follow love! Thanks for following along! @breyeschow signing off! #sfusd #beoforum18 #election2018
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
6 years
Beautiful music from our PUBLIC SCHOOL students at Mission High School. @tacolicious @SFUnified ❤️
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
5 years
We at PPS-SF are so grateful for our home in The Women’s Building and being part of this amazing community where women are celebrated everyday! Happy International Women’s Day! ♀️ #IWDay2019 #InternationalWomensDay2019 #WomensHistoryMonth
@thewomensbldgSF
The Women's Building
5 years
Stop by our building tomorrow to pick up a letter of love for you and another woman in your life! There will be some treats as well! We forever celebrate women everyday but tomorrow we want to share a little extra love with you all on International Women's Day! 💖 #IWD2019
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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📢 SF NAACP youth advisory addresses disproportionate black student suspensions in SFUSD. Calls for equity and restorative justice. Urgent action needed. Supports SEIU for a fair contract. 📚✊ #EducationEquity #FairContract
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
4 years
The Family Town Hall tonight at 6:30 will be presented in English with interpretation provided in Arabic, Cantonese, Tagalog, Samoan, Spanish & Vietnamese. 👍 It will be broadcast live on SFUSD's YouTube channel and SFGovTV2 (w/ captions) - Comcast 78 and Wave 28.
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
1 year
🗣️ Commenter voices dismay discussing closures from fiscal mismanagement. Urges focus on qualified teachers, payment, college prep. Strongly opposes closures, repeats plea. #SaveOurSchools #StudentSuccess 💡📚
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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Advocate backs small schools, vital for minorities & special ed. Worries about closures' impact on students. Personal story: junior daughter's potential disruption in senior year, praises small school support for special ed daughter's graduation eligibility. #SupportSmallSchools
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
2 years
Don't forget about this event we're hosting this Friday! Share with all your friends, community members, and parents. Register here:
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
7 years
Sanchez also supports tiebreaker for SFUSD staff. Priority in round 1 for school that they work at and round 2 for other schools. Also consider a preference for teachers who live outside the city - maybe a preference in the wait pools. All non-monetary changes. #BoardWatch
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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Parents for Public Schools shows up, keeps to their mission, represented by team of experts who are both parents and caregivers. San Francisco...We see you. We love you. Love us Back! #sfloveusback
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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Public comment regarding Black History Month: should be taught 365 days a year, many schools are not celebrating Black History Month, it is historically important, ask the board to support AAPAC and all school sites to support Black History Month #BoardWatch
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@ppssf
Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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We promote the fundamental VALUE of public education! We leverage the entire educational ecosystem and use a variety of strategic approaches that increase accessibility for diverse communities while reducing family-school obstacles. #Connectppssf #strongschools #strongcity
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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“Schools that build social-emotional qualities such as the ability to resolve conflicts and the motivation to work hard are getting even better short-term and long-term results for students than schools that only boost test scores.” #wholechild #SEL
@MindShiftKQED
MindShift
4 years
In a study of more than 150,000 #HighSchool students, researchers found that schools that developed soft skills produced students with higher grades, fewer absences and fewer disciplinary problems and arrests in high school. @jillbarshay @hechingerreport
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
6 years
School planning summit is one week from tomorrow! School Site Councils will have time to work together on their Balanced Scorecard and plan for using their budget and will hear presentations from school district staff on planning and budgeting.
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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Parents are already overburdened and holding the meeting forces parents to choose - hence leaving very little in-person parent participation at the SFUSD Special Meeting.
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
7 years
Getting Ready for Middle School: Helpful tips from actual middle schoolers!
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
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📢 President of United Teachers of Richmond on community movement. Contract now includes community schools language, emphasizing power sharing and building new narratives. Let's work together for solutions. 🏫🤝 #CommunitySchools #Partnership
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
6 years
We are at the SFUSD Data Forum! Thank you to @mlk_ms for hosting. Will share out some highlights in our newsletter this week.
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
1 year
🗣️ Special ed teacher comments: Worries about Empower payroll, closures, staff support. Urges Supt. Wayne for meaningful school visit, addresses paraprofessional shortage and staff raises. #SFUSDVoices 💡🏫
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
3 years
Families! Join health experts and SFUSD to answer questions on safe return to school. Register here to join Schools Town Hall at 7:30 - English on 8/3/21, Spanish on 8/4/21 and Cantonese on 8/5/21.
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
7 years
Happy last day of school! Thank you to all our hardworking @SFUnified public school teachers for all that you have done this year!
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
3 years
PPSSF's star of the month is Greg Bailey! Greg has been with PPSSF since 2018 doing amazing work for PPSSF and the community. Check out our most recent blog post to learn more about Greg. #publicschool #k12 #sanfrancisco #sfusd #publicschoolstrong #ppssf #nonprofit #bayarea
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
3 years
We are currently looking for ambassadors from these elementary schools- Sunset, Jose Ortega, Starr King & Diane Feinstein. Send an email to Ambassadors @ppssf .org to be connected with a parent at the school you're interested in.
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
5 years
When it comes to applying for high school in San Francisco there are many amazing public schools to explore. We have done the legwork to help get you started. Access our updated high school tour resource! PS: Can you identify the high schools in the image?
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
4 months
🗣️ Question: Is community feedback truly valued, or is it merely a formality? Let's ensure that when decisions are made, they reflect the genuine input from our community. Transparency and accountability matter. #CommunityFeedback #Transparency 📢🤝🔍
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
1 year
Our E.D. @Vanessa35524207 Marrero was recently appointed on August 24th, 2023, by U.S. Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona to serve as a representative member of the Regional Advisory Committees (RAC) for the Comprehensive Center Program. Congratulations, Vanessa!
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
6 months
The 3/5 SFUSD Special Meeting did not allow virtual comments reflecting deprioritizing community voice on an extremely important matter like layoffs. It is our goal to continue to support our communities further away from the decision-making table,
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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco
5 years
Don’t miss this fab, free, local event celebrating our SFUSD student artists! TODAY! 5-8 @asianartmuseum #sfusd
@SFUnified
SF public schools
5 years
The SFUSD Arts Festival is in full-swing! Join us on Thursday, 5/2 from 5-8PM for our Community Celebration at the @asianartmuseum Bring your family, friends and neighbors to celebrate our students' creativity. View a detailed festival schedule by visiting
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